This week’s social report explains what’s up with Twitter, Instagram, and a building-scaling raccoon! Snapchat even let’s you unsend messages like you always wanted to! To see all the excitement, read our #MMSocialReport:
1. Now Snapchat lets you unsend messages like Facebook promised
by @joshconstine via @TechCrunch
If you ever have accidentally hit send on any app… you know how frustrating it is. The wait is over, and now Snapchat will let you unsend the messages that you never intended for anyone to see. While Facebook may have promised this first, Snapchat has delivered on a long-awaited feature.
2. Facebook’s 3D Posts are Coming — Here’s What They’ll look Like
by @adhutchinson via @socialmedia2day
You may have heard the term 3D post before, but have you actually thought about what your Facebook feed may look like with them in it? This article tells you all about how the posts were actually made, and the cool effects it will add to your Facebook experience.
3. Instagram plans June 20th launch event for long-form video hub
by @joshconstine via @TechCrunch
Instagram is making the move towards long-form video and they want everyone to be a part of it. Their June 20 event has a vague description about what will actually happen, but the buzz they’ve created is sweeping the internet. Read about what this means, how the uploads work, and what the production quality will look like at the link above.
4. Instagram isn’t going chronological, and is now telling us why
by @luchanglu & @hillarygrigonis via @digitaltrends
If you’ve been accidentally liking someone’s photo from five days ago because it was in your feed, you’re not going crazy. Instagram reveals why your feed is in the order that it is, and why this is a good idea. What do you think of the new formatting?
5. Twitter introduces personalized news alerts ahead of the World Cup
by @AlyssaNewcomb via @NBCNews
Twitter is acknowledging its news presence more than ever. Right before the World Cup started, they rolled out personalized news alerts! It’s not only sports news that Twitter wants to break, but other breaking news stories as well. Read about what else this could mean here.
MM’s Pick of the Week!
A raccoon scaling a building? Naps? Our pick of the week could be our most exciting and adorable yet — and had Twitter BUZZING this week. Don’t worry, our furry friend returned to the wild safely after his cat food dinner.
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